Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy
investment of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home
interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these
ten:
1. Rearrange The Furniture - Pull your
furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles.
For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will
make the room look wider.
2. Paint A Wall - Paint one wall your
favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang interesting art on that
wall and move a nice piece of furniture there. (Note: Make sure that the
color is one that is shared with several other objects and fabrics in the
room.) Editors Note: Not all renters will be allowed to paint, visit
Decorating by Room for more wall
decorating ideas.
3. Bring In Plants - Greenery always adds a
breath of fresh air to a room. If you don't have a green thumb, try silk
plants and trees. The quality has gotten so good that its hard to
distinguish them from the real thing.
4. Lay An Area Rug- An area rug is a
wonderful way of defining a conversation area. Try one that complements
the room. Lay it at an angle beneath your coffee table.
5. Hang Pictures or Mirror - Hang pictures
that reflect your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When
hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it reflects and nice view or
an interesting architectural element.
6. Group Figurines - Pull out your favorite
collectibles. Show off your personality. Find a display area and group
related objects together, in sets of three or five. Try and vary the
shapes.
7. Add Decorative Pillows - The good news
about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and
patterns to a room. Still better, they can be changed to jazz up a sofa or
chair before your room is ready for a major makeover.
8. Replace Lamps- - Lamps are probably the
one thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room is
outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a statement.
9. Add A Throw Or Afghan - Similar to
decorative pillows, throws and afghans add texture to your furniture. They
come in all kinds of natural and man made fabrics. Find a pattern and
style that you like.
10. Eliminate Clutter - Clutter has a way of
eliminating the desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage spaces
for papers, toys, and other items that take from the personality of a
room.
